Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh (1997)

Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh (1997) poster

In 1951, a woman died in Baltimore, U.S.A. She was called Henrietta Lacks. These are cells from her body. They were taken from her just before she died. They have been growing and multiplying ever since. There are now billions of these cells in laboratories around the world. If massed together, they would weigh 400 times her original weight. These cells have transformed modern medicine, but they also became caught up in the politics of our age.

Director: Adam Curtis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

medicine, racism, medical research, medical breakthrough, professional ethics, ethics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh about?
In 1951, a woman died in Baltimore, U.S.A. She was called Henrietta Lacks. These are cells from her body. They were taken from her just before she died. They have been growing and multiplying ever since. There are now billions of these cells in laboratories around the world. If massed together, they would weigh 400 times her original weight. These cells have transformed modern medicine, but they also became caught up in the politics of our age.
Who directed Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh?
Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh was directed by Adam Curtis.
Who stars in Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh?
Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh stars Fred Garrett, George Gey, Howard Jones, Mary Kubicek, Deborah Lacks Pullum, Walter Nelson-Rees.
How long is Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh?
Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh?
Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh is a Documentary film.
Where was Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh produced?
Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh was produced in United Kingdom.